Paradise (Warrenton, Virginia) Explained

Paradise
Location:158 Winchester St., Warrenton, Virginia
Coordinates:38.7172°N -77.7989°W
Built:c.
Architecture:Federal; Italianate; Folk Victorian
Added:April 11, 2014
Refnum:14000147[1]
Nrhp Type2:cp
Nocat:yes
Designated Nrhp Type2:October 13, 1983
Partof:Warrenton Historic District
Partof Refnum:83004243

Paradise is a historic house at 158 Winchester Street in Warrenton, Virginia. The oldest portion of this two story timber-frame house was built c. 1758, and is believed to be the oldest building in Warrenton. The central block of the house is three bays, with a side passage plan. It is flanked on either side by two-story wood frame wings. The house exterior was extensively redecorated in 1870, adding a full-width porch and substantial Italianate and Folk Victorian woodwork.[2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014;[1] it is a contributing element of the Warrenton Historic District, listed in 1983.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Listings. 2014-04-18. Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 4/07/14 through 4/11/14. National Park Service.
  2. Web site: NRHP nomination for Paradise. Virginia DHR. 2014-04-23.
  3. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Warrenton Historic District . Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff. August 1983. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos and Accompanying map